Below is an outline of a new membership covenant we are creating. Feel free to comment and share constructive feedback. 

MEANINGFUL MEMBERSHIP @ SPBC

 

µ   Believers in Jesus Christ

• Ephesians 2:8-10
• Salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone

 

µ   Bible

• Psalm 19
• Inspired: God revealed through Scripture
• Inerrancy: God’s word is perfect and without error and trustworthy
• Infallible: God’s word is true to all it speaks
• Intimate: God’s word is a treasure for our life and living

 

µ   Baptist: Southern Baptist Convention

• Matthew 28:18-20
• Baptism by immersion (see Pastor Dave’s God & Baptism faq)
• Baptist Faith Message 2000
• Cooperative Program: Local Church; ABA; BCMD; NAMB; IMB

 

µ   Body of Christ

• Ephesians 4:11-16
• Christ as Chief Shepherd
• Congregation
• Church Council
  • Ministry Teams: Worship, Discipleship, Fellowship-Ministry, Great Commission
  • Committees: Building & Grounds, Deacon, Finance, Personnel, Sunday School, Trustee, WEE, Youth/Children
• Ministry Staff
• Pastor(s)

 

µ   Bylaws & Budget

• Romans 12:1-13
• Brief overview

 

µ   Mission & Values

 

GOD: God and His Word are central to all of life; THEREFORE, worship is our heartbeat. (cf. Matthew 6:33; John 3:3; Acts 2:38)

–          Biblical Themes: Creation; Fall; Redemption; Restoration

–          Understand the gospel of Jesus Christ, repentance, faith and salvation.

–          Become a worshiper and disciple of Jesus Christ.

Meaningful Membership: I will honor God through faithful personal and corporate worship with my church.

OTHERS: People matter both to God and us, THEREFORE, loving one another is our heartbeat. (cf. 1John 4:7-21)

–          Connect with a small group community to know and be known.

Meaningful Membership: I will honor God through faithful friendships, protecting unity in my church and participate in a small group Bible fellowship (SS or other).

 

 

SPIRITUAL GROWTH: Discipleship and spiritual maturity are for all believers; THEREFORE, understanding and applying Scripture is our heartbeat. (Acts 2:42-47; 1 Timothy 4:8; 1 Peter 2:2)

–          Identify talents, gifts, resources and means to serve God and others

–          Understand discipleship is a lifestyle.

Meaningful Membership: I will honor God through faithful discipleship growth, service with my gifts and support financially (tithe and offerings) my church.

PRAYER & PRAISE: Prayer and praise toward God is a lifestyle and a community experience; THEREFORE, seeking and treasuring Jesus in all things is our heartbeat (cf. 1 Corinthians 10:31; Psalm 100).

–          Learning a God-centered vision for life in view of eternity

Meaningful Membership: I will honor God through faithful prayer and testimony of my church.

EVANGELIZING: Glocal (local & global) evangelism and missions are a priority; THEREFORE, intentional relationships and strategic partners to make Jesus known is our heartbeat (cf. Luke 10:25-37; Matthew 28:19-20; Acts 1:8)

–          Communicating the gospel with others in truth and love.

Meaningful Membership: I will honor God through faithful living and sharing the gospel with others.

LEADING GENERATIONS: Leaders in the home, church and community are essential to future spiritual legacy, THEREFORE, developing leaders in each of these areas is our heartbeat (cf. Deuteronomy 6; Psalm 78).

–          Faith starts with individuals and leads out from the home, church and world.

Meaningful Membership: I will honor God through faithful investment of growing godly generations.

 

 

SIGNED: ______________________________                       DATE:_______________